western pygmy possum
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The western pygmy possum is a tiny nocturnal marsupial native to southern Australia, known for its nectar- and pollen-feeding habits and its ability to enter torpor to conserve energy.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| south-western pygmy possum | 1 |
| western pygmy possum canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T21810669 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: western pygmy possum Context triple: [Cercartetus concinnus, commonName, western pygmy possum]
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A.
Leadbeater's possum
Leadbeater's possum is a small, nocturnal, critically endangered marsupial native to the montane ash forests of Victoria, Australia, and is recognized as the state's faunal emblem.
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B.
mountain pygmy possum
The mountain pygmy possum is a tiny, nocturnal Australian marsupial found in alpine regions, known for its hibernation in snow-covered habitats and its conservation status as an endangered species.
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C.
Trichosurus vulpecula
Trichosurus vulpecula is the common brushtail possum, a nocturnal, arboreal marsupial native to Australia and widely introduced to New Zealand.
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D.
honey possum
The honey possum is a tiny, nectar- and pollen-feeding marsupial native to southwestern Australia, notable for its long snout and tongue adapted to feeding on flowering plants.
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E.
Tasmanian pademelon
The Tasmanian pademelon is a small, nocturnal wallaby native to Tasmania’s forests and scrublands, known for its stocky build and solitary habits.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: western pygmy possum Target entity description: The western pygmy possum is a tiny nocturnal marsupial native to southern Australia, known for its nectar- and pollen-feeding habits and its ability to enter torpor to conserve energy.
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A.
Leadbeater's possum
Leadbeater's possum is a small, nocturnal, critically endangered marsupial native to the montane ash forests of Victoria, Australia, and is recognized as the state's faunal emblem.
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B.
mountain pygmy possum
The mountain pygmy possum is a tiny, nocturnal Australian marsupial found in alpine regions, known for its hibernation in snow-covered habitats and its conservation status as an endangered species.
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C.
Trichosurus vulpecula
Trichosurus vulpecula is the common brushtail possum, a nocturnal, arboreal marsupial native to Australia and widely introduced to New Zealand.
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D.
honey possum
The honey possum is a tiny, nectar- and pollen-feeding marsupial native to southwestern Australia, notable for its long snout and tongue adapted to feeding on flowering plants.
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E.
Tasmanian pademelon
The Tasmanian pademelon is a small, nocturnal wallaby native to Tasmania’s forests and scrublands, known for its stocky build and solitary habits.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject linked to:
Cercartetus
linked to: western pygmy possum